Benzinga’s Volume Movers (RDEA, SKIL, XRTX, GPOR, LIHR)
Ardea Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ: RDEA) shares jumped 9.64% to $20.02 at 2:06 am. The volume of RDEA shares traded was 1552% higher than normal. RDEA announced that its gout drug has met its goal for mid-stage study.
SkillSoft plc (NASDAQ: SKIL) shares climbed 7.61% to $11.10. The volume of SKIL shares traded was 1019% higher than normal. A consortium of private equity firms has raised its takeover bid for the e-learning software maker.
Xyratex Ltd (NASDAQ: XRTX) shares rose 9.63% to $18.56. The volume of XRTX shares traded was 839% higher than normal. XRTX has posted impressive results for Q1.
Gulfport Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: GPOR) shares soared 13.43% to $12.75. The volume of GPOR shares traded was 318% higher than normal. GPOR explores, develops and produces oil and gas in the Permian Basin and the Louisiana Gulf Coast.
Lihir Gold Limited (NASDAQ: LIHR) shares surged 27.31% to $35.85. The volume of LIHR shares traded was 292% higher than normal. LIHR has rejected a A$9.2 billion ($8.4 billion) takeover bid from Newcrest Mining Ltd.
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